01PYXMZRemoval of Neurostimulator Lead from Peripheral Nerve, External Approach
- Billable / Specific Code
01PYXMZ is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Removal of Neurostimulator Lead from Peripheral Nerve, External Approach. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The root operation Removal involves taking out or off a device from a body part.
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PCS Table Breakdown
Each ICD-10-PCS code is built from seven characters, each an axis of the procedure. Hover or tap the icons for the official CMS definitions.
| Position | Designation | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section | 0 | Medical and Surgical |
| 2 | Body System | 1 | Peripheral Nervous System |
| 3 | Operation | P | Removal |
| 4 | BodyPart | Y | Peripheral Nerve |
| 5 | Approach | X | External |
| 6 | Device | M | Neurostimulator Lead |
| 7 | Qualifier | Z | No Qualifier |
Convert to ICD-9-PCS
Closest ICD-9-PCS equivalents for 01PYXMZ under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About 01PYXMZ
Is 01PYXMZ a billable code?
Yes. 01PYXMZ is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Removal of Neurostimulator Lead from Peripheral Nerve, External Approach on inpatient claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What do the characters in 01PYXMZ mean?
01PYXMZ breaks down character by character: the 1st character 0 is the Section (Medical and Surgical); the 2nd character 1 is the Body System (Peripheral Nervous System); the 3rd character P is the Operation (Removal); the 4th character Y is the BodyPart (Peripheral Nerve); the 5th character X is the Approach (External); the 6th character M is the Device (Neurostimulator Lead); the 7th character Z is the Qualifier (No Qualifier).
What is the ICD-9-PCS equivalent of 01PYXMZ?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Removal of Neurostimulator Lead from Peripheral Nerve, External Approach crosswalks to ICD-9-PCS 49.3, 97.39, and 97.49. The mapping is approximate, so confirm it fits the documentation.
